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BN53 KWY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,808 mi
Last recorded175,808 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KWY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 175,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 160,202 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2019 157,892 miles

Both rear and both front brake pipes corroded

Front cross member holed and corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 153,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 149,400 miles

Front bumper corroded

Underside fuel lines damp, unable to determine presence of a leak

Pass 11 May 2016 144,349 miles

Centre exhaust strap fractured

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 141,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

intermittent fault on abs. light off during retest

Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 126,508 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,245 miles

Coolent leaking slightly

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 103,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 75,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,843 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 40,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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BN53 KWY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 KWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN53 KWY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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